Retrospective study of the use of a plantar transverse incision versus a dorsal incision for excision of neuroma.
retrospective_cohort · Level III
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Abstract
The authors present a retrospective study comparing the results and complications of dorsal incision versus plantar transverse incision for excision of neuroma. The authors found several advantages using the plantar transverse incision. These included improved exposure and access to the neuroma, and no incidence of amputation neuromas postoperatively.
Medical subject headings
- Foot Diseases
- Neuroma
Anatomy
- foot